JVC GR-FXM15 manual

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    G R-FXM 1 5 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER LYT0281-001B INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS GETTING ST ARTED 6 – 13 Power ............................................. 6 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 8 Date/Time Settings ............................. 9 Recording Mode Setting ...................... 10 T ape Length Setting ........................... 10 L[...]

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    2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder . Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents ( Z cove[...]

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    EN 3 SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO e[...]

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    4 EN MAJOR FEA TURES PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EK • Cassette Adapter C-P7U • Shoulder Strap • Battery Pack BN-V12U • DC Cord • Lithium Battery CR2025 x1 for clock operation • Cable Adapter REMEMBER Programme AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 22, 23) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Ef fect n Sepia n T wilight n S[...]

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    EN 5 A B 3 1 2 3 2 1 Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). (Char ging procedure, Z pg. 6) T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. 2 Press REW ( 2 ). — The tape will aut[...]

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    6 EN GETTING ST ARTED A B Power This camcorder ’ s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply . ● Use only the specified power supply . ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 SUPPL Y POWER Connec[...]

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    EN 7 Charge Marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been char ged or not. T wo colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means char ged and which means dischar ged. NOTES: ● The recording time per char ge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and t[...]

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    8 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Inser tion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’ s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger , etc.). 2 REMOVE BA TTER Y HOLDER Pull out the battery holder . [...]

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    EN 9 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 YEAR MONTH DA Y TIM E EXIT 1 999 1 1 22 : 50 DA T E T I ME Date/Time Settings 1 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU . • Th[...]

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    10 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T60 T30 T45 T60 EXIT T APE LENGTH T45 SP GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Menu Screen T ape length indicator T APE LENGTH Setting Menu Display T ape Length Setting Set th[...]

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    EN 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. 2 OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. 3 INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. 4 CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. 5 CLOSE LCD [...]

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    12 EN Grip Adjustment 1 EXP AND LOOP Separate the V elcro strip. 2 INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever . Refasten the V elcro strip. 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° PAUSE Power Zoom Lever Reco[...]

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    EN 13 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 A TT ACH STRAP Following the illustration on left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1 , then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 . Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 , making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the [...]

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    14 EN RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 6) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 10) ● T ape Length Setting ( Z pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 12) ● V iewfinder Adjustment ( Z pg. 12) 1 LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor t[...]

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    EN 15 120MIN 119MIN 3MIN 2MIN 1MIN 0MIN MIN 2 5 MIN 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop B utton again to stop recording. • The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: ● When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfin[...]

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    16 EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting W hile W atching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( Z pg. 14). 2 ENTER RECORD–ST ANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. T urn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover , then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUT O” or “PRO.”). • The[...]

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    EN 17 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. 2 TIL T LCD MONITOR T ilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. • The LCD monitor can rotate almost full cir cle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Bright[...]

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    18 EN 1X RECORDING Basic Features Zoom in Zoom out Power Zoom Lever Zoom indicator bar FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital cir cuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. OPERA TION: Zoom In Push the Power [...]

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    EN 19 RETAKE (R/F) Button FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last recording. OPERA TION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n T ape is rewound for about 1 second and played back automatically , then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at the start of[...]

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    20 EN 5S PAUSE RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) P .ST ABILIZER Button Power Switch FEA TURE: Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE: T o compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERA TION: 1) Press P .ST ABILIZER . “ ”appears. n T o switch off the Picture Stabilizer , press P .ST ABILIZER . The indicator [...]

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    EN 21 EFFECT MOSA I C MOSA I C EFFECT FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE OFF (No indication) OFF Fade/Wipe These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end. 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 ENGAGE F ADE- OR WIPE-ST ANDBY MODE Press E[...]

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    22 EN SEPIA SPORTS ND EFFECT TWILIGHT S 1/2000 NEGA /POSI FOG P. AE : S EPIA : S EPIA P. AE ND : FG : OFF ND FG OFF (No indication) Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P .AE . 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 SELECT MODE Press P .AE to cycle thr[...]

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    EN 23 Display Mode Sepia SEPIA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide ( Z pg. 27) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. Sports SPORTS Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action. ND Effect ND : ND EFFECT ND Effect[...]

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    24 EN FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX AUTO DATE DATE TIM E DATE&T I ME OFF EXIT DA T E T I ME D I SP. 25. 12. 99 25 . 12 . 99 22 : 50 : 00 22 : 50 : 00 25 . 12 . 99 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE&TIME) AUTO DATE OFF (No[...]

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    EN 25 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX CONGRATULATIONS TI TLE OFF HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX Instant Titles The camcorder has eight [...]

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    26 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 OFF 1/4S 1/2S 1 S 5 S EXIT REC TIME 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP JL I P ID NO DEMO MODE 4 RET URN 1S OFF ON 06 OFF OFF OFF ON 06 OFF 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP JL I P ID NO DEMO MODE  4 RET URN RECORDING Adva[...]

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    EN 27 Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE TITLE DA TE/TIME DISP . CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE : Factory-preset Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording. M.W .B. D. ZOOM TELE MACRO Adjusts focus automatically . Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 30, 31). Adjusts [...]

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    28 EN Allows you to set the current date and time ( Z pg. 9). Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( Z pg. 10). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and T ime-Lapse recording ( Z pg. 35). This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-T imer ( Z pg. 34) and T ime- Lapse recording ( Z pg. 35). T[...]

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    EN 29 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX AU TO M ANU EXIT E X POSURE – 06 – 06 + 06 00 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override and make the adjustment manually . 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Switch to “P[...]

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    30 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene. • When illumination [...]

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    EN 31 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S.LX TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX AU TO M ANU EXIT FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Sele[...]

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    32 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 AU TO : FIN E : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B. White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white b[...]

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    EN 33 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 AU TO : FIN E : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B. Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. 1 SELECT OPERA TION MODE Follow steps 1 through 4 of [...]

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    34 EN 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP JL I P ID NO DEMO MODE 4 RET URN OFF OFF ON 06 OFF OFF 15S 30S 1 MIN 5 MIN EXIT I NT. T I ME OFF 1 4S 1 2S 1 S 5 S EXIT REC T IME 15S 1S 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T45 INT . TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen Select Di[...]

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    EN 35 Animation Y ou can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”. ● The camcorder is in the Record[...]

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    36 EN S ET AT VO LU N E T APE END M 1 : 23 : 45 SP PLA YBACK Basic Playback LCD Monitor in Retracted Position 1 LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. 2 SELECT MODE M[...]

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    EN 37 BRIGHT BRIGHT VOLUME Power Zoom Lever Speaker Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor T o brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “ + ”. T o darken the image, turn the Dial towards “ – ”. Speaker V olume Control Y ou can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power Zoom Lever . 1 ADJUST VOLUME If you want to turn up the [...]

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    38 EN PLA YBACK Features (cont.) FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y/PAUSE ( 4 / 6 ) during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y/PAUSE ( 4 / 6 ) again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. FEA TURE: Shuttle Search PURPOSE[...]

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    EN 39 Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder . The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. 1 INSER T BATTER Y Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install one “R6 (AA[...]

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    40 EN PLA YBACK Basic Connections And T ape Dubbing These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Use optional V ideo and Audio cables. Basic Connections V ideo cable (optional) If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector , use the provided cable adapter . Audio cable (optional) T [...]

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    EN 41 Basic Connections 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF ST A TUS Make sure the camcorder ’s power is off. 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 40). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3 . If not . . . go to step 4 . 3 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR’s instructio[...]

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    42 EN The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. The RM-V700U remote control unit (optional) makes additional recording functions possible. 1 4 6 8 2 ! # % & 3 5 7 9 0 @ $ ^ 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 A B USING THE REMOTE CON[...]

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    EN 43 FEATURE: Self-T imer , Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer and Rec T ime functions without using the Menu Screen. OPERA TION: Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 34 (“Self-T imer”), press INT . TIME on the remote control. Each time INT . TIME is pressed, the[...]

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    44 EN VCR CODE LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MBR SET VCR CTL 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 7 9 8 3 2 FERGUSON 1 3 A B C VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 S[...]

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    EN 45 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector . VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U?[...]

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    46 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 03 : 18 0 : 02 : 33 0 : 04 : 11 0 : 04 : 11 0 : 01 : 13 OUT 0 : 01 : 05 0 : 03 : 31 0 : 02 : 53 -- : -- : -- COUNTER TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 00 : 00 OUT -- : -- : -- COUNTER TOTAL SELECT SCENES 4 ST AR T SOURCE PLA YBACK Press PLA Y , then press ON/OFF on the remote control. Make[...]

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    EN 47 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 9 PREP ARE SOURCE T APE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press P AUSE . 10 ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-P AUSE MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR’ s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually engage the VCR’ s Record-Pause[...]

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    48 EN M 0 : 12 : 34 w USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure. 1[...]

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    EN 49 M 0 : 05 : 20 e 4 Audio Dubbing Y ou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). Perform steps 1 , 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure ( Z pg. 48) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in microphone. 1 FIND EDIT -IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you w[...]

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    50 EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder . 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH . 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor . 5 Slide BA TTERY RELEASE to remove[...]

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    EN 51 TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below , the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer -controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (batte[...]

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    52 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER During recording, the indications do not appear . The tape will not eject. Some functions are not available. V ertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. Coloured bright spots appe[...]

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    EN 53 INDEX Indications 1 Cassette W arning/ T ape Remaining Time .......................... Z pg. 15 When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( ) warning blinks. When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time [...]

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    54 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators T Y 3 4 5 ^ * & t Q W R E e 6 7 9 ! # $ 8 0 @ % ( 1 u i ) y r w q 2 o p[...]

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    EN 55 Controls 1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 12 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring [LENS COVER] .................................... Z pg. 14 3 5-Second Recording Button [5 SEC. REC] ........................................ Z pg. 20 4 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. Z pg. 18 • Speaker V olume Control [VOL.] ........[...]

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    56 EN INDEX Te r m s A AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... Z pg. 6, 7 Animation Recording .......................... Z pg. 35, 43 Audio Dubbing ........................................ Z pg. 49 Auto Date Record ..................................... Z pg. 24 Auto Focus ............................................... Z pg. 30 Auto Shut off[...]

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    EN 57 CAUTIONS General Batter y Precautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one. • Use only the following battery: C-P6U or C-P7U ..................... R6 (AA) size Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused[...]

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    58 EN About moisture condensation . . . ● Y ou may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in [...]

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    EN 59 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Format : VHS P AL standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : 5.7 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : 6.2 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder on : 6.8 W Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conf[...]

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    G R-FXM15 COPYRIGHT© 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EK Printed in Japan 0199MKV * UN * VP1 VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED[...]